disposal. The importance of packaging material
cost may stem from the fact that environmental
advances in packaging often require new designs
and materials and consequently increase package
material cost. For instance, the use of some innovative
packages, such as high density polyethylene
pallets, moisture absorbing desiccant packets,
hydraulic pressured compact film, and regenerated
cellulose film can escalate package material
cost, but increase durability, recyclability, reusability,
and biodegradability.21 Package disposal cost is
another important concern in that it is constantly
rising due to shrinkages in disposal capacity (i.e.,
landfills) across the United States